Book Discussions/Events

Book discussion, author talks, Friend's book sales, Foundation events that are free and open to public.
Book discussion, author talks, Friend's book sales, Foundation events that are free and open to public.

Berkeley Walks @Claremont

Join Janet Byron and Bob Johnson, co-authors of the best-selling Berkeley Walks, for a walk in the Elmwood District. While the area is highly regarded for its tree-lined streets and fine architecture, few know about the many famous (and infamous) people who lived here. Come with us on the level 1.5-mile jaunt to learn more. Afterward signed copies of Berkeley Walks will be available for purchase so you can explore more of Berkeley’s secrets. 

Export to Calendar: Add this event to your calendar (iCal).

Author Talk with Catherine Harrington @Claremont

Join us for a special author event with memoirist Catherine Harrington in conversation with parental custody advocate and lawyer, Sarita Camille Waite.  Harrington's marriage, so typical of the time, was one of power imbalance, people pleasing, and safety.  A bitter divorce and vitriolic custody battle ultimately forced her to reclaim personal power.   Now in her 80's, Harrington understands the whole picture and her own journey from a place of enmity to strength. Visit #thelongestwar to learn more about her work.

Export to Calendar: Add this event to your calendar (iCal).

Mystery Book Club @West

Join us for the first meeting of our brand new Mystery Book Club! July's title is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

“This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through.”—Reese Witherspoon 

We have a limited supply of free copies of this title for book club attendees. Please stop by West Branch Library to register for the book club and pick up a copy!  

West Branch (510) 981-6270

Export to Calendar: Add this event to your calendar (iCal).

BPL Book Club

This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm

June 25: True Biz by Sara Novic

July 30: Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

Register HERE

The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.

Export to Calendar: Add this event to your calendar (iCal).

BPL Book Club

This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm

June 25: True Biz by Sara Novic

July 30: Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

Register HERE

The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.

 

 

 

Export to Calendar: Add this event to your calendar (iCal).